UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joined visionary women of the Africa-Europe Foundation’s Women Leaders’ Network. Women’s leadership is indispensable to navigating today’s transitions – from financing for development to trade, digitalization & climate action. #UNGA ▶️ ow.ly/WvM550X0wXY

At #UNGA, UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan met with International Chamber of Commerce's John Denton to discuss how private sector partners can unlock much-needed investment in developing & least developed countries. With global trade headwinds growing, inclusive investment is more crucial than ever.

🤝 At #UNGA, UNCTAD & the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in support of small island developing states. The partnership advances trade facilitation, resilient supply chains, digital transformation, statistical innovation & food security.

At #UNGA, UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan met with Belén Martínez Carbonell, Secretary-General of the EU’s External Action Service. Together, UNCTAD and the EEAS advance global trade, support developing economies, and foster fair and sustainable growth through projects and policy dialogue. #UNGA

The US has implemented new, differentiated tariffs on imports from almost all trading partners, with developing countries facing the steepest hikes. Meanwhile, WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement enters into force – showing what multilateralism can achieve. This week's insights ▶️ ow.ly/BfiZ50WZvgT

📈 Services are growing faster than goods. 💻 Digitalization is transforming services. 🔎 Yet this remains “invisible” in traditional statistics, making it harder for developing countries to fully benefit. UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno at #WTOPublicForum: ▶️ ow.ly/67fc50WZsc0

At this week’s #WTOPublicForum, @unctad.bsky.social economist Habiba Ben Barka stressed that Africa can withstand global shocks by strengthening its own markets. Her call: invest in digital infrastructure, make risk management routine & unlock regional markets to power growth. ▶️ ow.ly/UTZQ50WYXQV

"We can and must keep pushing for the better world that we know is within reach." UN Secretary-General António Guterres has released his annual report on the work of the #UnitedNations, looking back on a year of headwinds and hope for humanity. ▶️ www.un.org/en/annualrep...

The US has imposed steep new tariffs, hitting developing countries hardest. Asia & Oceania saw sharp hikes, Latin America & the Caribbean faced the steepest relative increase, and small island states were also heavily affected. Full story: ▶️ ow.ly/3liN50WYhYk

The United States has implemented new tariffs on imports from almost all trading partners, with developing countries facing the steepest hikes. For 16 developing countries – including 5 least developed countries – tariffs now surpass 25%. Find out more▶️ ow.ly/uulU50WYg8h

The United States has implemented new, differentiated tariffs on imports from almost all trading partners, with developing countries facing the steepest hikes. For 16 developing countries – including 5 least developed countries – tariffs now surpass 25%. Find out more: ▶️ unctad.org/news/tectoni...

Developing countries face a turning point: as AI and frontier technologies reshape economies, strategies must move fast. Competitiveness now depends on science, technology & knowledge services. @unctad.bsky.social’s readiness index shows the way: ▶️ ow.ly/q2B550WYafG

How can we close the data gaps & ensure digital trade works for everyone? ▶️ Live from Geneva at the #WTOPublicForum! 📅 18 Sept 2025 | 10:45–12:00 CEST 🎙 Fireside chat: UNCTAD’s Pedro Manuel Moreno & WTO’s Johanna Hill 💬 Interactive panel with experts & policymakers 🔴 Watch live: ow.ly/130w50WY0YR

At a tannery in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian & Indian researchers are testing enzyme-based methods to replace harmful chemicals. 5,000 km away, hides in Pakistan & Bangladesh are digitally tracked to demonstrate product standards and reduce waste & pollution. Full story: ▶️ ow.ly/CfaO50WY0cv

The World Trade Policy Uncertainty Index hit record levels in early 2025. Firms scramble to stockpile, reroute or pay more — while small exporters and developing economies bear the heaviest burden. More on UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update: ▶️ ow.ly/bR4r50WXB7P

Trade policy uncertainty is shaking global markets. Sudden tariff or subsidy shifts disrupt supply chains worldwide — US moves show how even modest changes ripple globally. Explore UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update: ▶️ ow.ly/lSqp50WXAM3

New global trade deal protects fish stocks and coastal jobs. With a sustainability focus, the groundbreaking @wto.org agreement aims to curb illegal fishing, overfishing and secure livelihoods. EN ▶️ ow.ly/Li0w50WXz0n FR ▶️ ow.ly/jf1950WXz0w SP ▶️ ow.ly/VGlj50WXz0o

The digital economy is growing fast, but investment remains highly concentrated: over 80% goes to just 10 developing economies. Most countries now have national digital strategies, yet many lack clear links to investment or sustainability. Full publication: ▶️ ow.ly/FtFs50WXqcl

This week, the Future Investment Conference 2025 in Xiamen brought together investors, policymakers & innovators to boost global investment amid turbulence. @unctad.bsky.social also launched a report on services trade data to guide smarter development policies. ▶️ ow.ly/LJkx50WW4uV

By 2023, two-thirds of developed economies had national AI strategies. Only 30% of developing countries — and just 12% of least developed ones — had one. UNCTAD report urges action around three AI leverage points: infrastructure, data, and skills. ▶️ unctad.org/tir2025

AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033. Artificial intelligence’s rapid rise risks deepening divides, with development concentrated in major economies and firms. Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared. ▶️ ow.ly/HxiF50WVQk5

Looking for a way to strengthen South–South cooperation with reliable data? This UN framework to measure #SouthSouthCooperation empowers countries across the Global South to collect and analyse their own data on mutual support & collaboration. Full publication: ▶️ ow.ly/2fVX50WVKoZ

Solidarity among countries of the South has delivered concrete solutions to shared challenges. On this International Day for #SouthSouthCooperation, UNCTAD reaffirms its commitment to helping countries harness trade and exchange resources, technology & knowledge. Learn more: ▶️ ow.ly/J3mM50WVJSN

Services are the new engine of trade. In 10 years, services exports grew by 5.3% per year, outpacing goods at 2.5%. Digital services rose even faster — 6.4% globally, 8.6% in developing economies. But data gaps remain. @unctad.bsky.social offers a new primer: ▶️ ow.ly/X2rG50WVH0q

Services are at the core of the global economy: ✅ 2/3 of global output ✅ 1/2 of foreign direct investment ✅ 1/2 of jobs Yet most developing countries lack detailed trade data, leaving big policy gaps. @unctad.bsky.social offers a new primer to close these gaps. Full report: ▶️ ow.ly/Vu8E50WVH8e

Services are the new engine of trade. In 10 years, services exports grew by 5.3% per year, outpacing goods at 2.5%. Digital services rose even faster — 6.4% globally, 8.6% in developing economies. But data gaps remain. UNCTAD offers a new primer: ▶️ ow.ly/X2rG50WVH0q

UN Trade and Development (@unctad.bsky.social) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan: "Full house at Leiden University (@unileiden.bsky.social), with students debating trade, development and global governance. I felt their hope and commitment – a trust in the future we urgently need to rebuild."

How can we make trade more sustainable and resilient? Find out at the UN Trade Facilitation & Digitalization Workshop on 16 September. Learn more and register now: ▶️ ow.ly/AB9t50WUObJ

Future Investment Conference tackles global shifts in investment, sustainability & technology. The conference concludes with a call to meet the rising demand for sustainable and responsible investment amid technological advances and evolving geopolitical dynamics. Full story: ▶️ ow.ly/8Nn050WU3nl

A few firms – mainly in the US & China – dominate markets, squeezing local players. Many developing countries restrict foreign ownership in infrastructure, while developed economies tighten checks on foreign investment. 60% of screened cases are digital. Full data story: 🔗 ow.ly/eP8P50WOb3V

Greenfield investment in digital services in developing countries grew more than 6x to $37B between 2020 & 2024. But digital infrastructure remains severely underfunded. In 2024, only $9B went to ICT infrastructure in developing countries – far from the $62B needed annually. 🔗 ow.ly/eP8P50WOb3V

Highly concentrated digital markets put consumers at risk. Seven of the world’s 10 most valuable companies are now digital giants. To ensure the boom benefits all, we need stronger competition, better skills, infrastructure & support for start-ups. @unctad.bsky.social report ▶️ ow.ly/WVlj50WmPaI

@unctad.bsky.social Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan: "Profundo agradecimiento a #España, al @exterioresgob.bsky.social y a @jmalbares.bsky.social por otorgarme el Galardón Isabel Oyarzábal, que recibo con un profundo compromiso con el futuro y los valores de la Carta de Naciones Unidas. (...)" 👇

Ghana strengthens its fight against illicit financial flows. This week, @unctad.bsky.social worked with national institutions to track hidden financial activities, support stronger policies, and advance progress on global goals. Learn more: ▶️ ow.ly/JRqp50WS1TI

UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s 6-week online course on Statistics of International Trade in Services will take place from 15 September to 26 October 2025. Registration is open until 12 September: ▶️ ow.ly/Oe1R50WRRAb

Global trade today is increasingly burdened not by explicit tariffs, but by an insidious form of cost — uncertainty. Meanwhile, women entrepreneurs in the Global South are driving digital growth but face barriers from finance to connectivity. Check UNCTAD's weekly roundup: ▶️ ow.ly/A0qF50WRQpI

Global public debt rose to $102 trillion in 2024. Developing countries accounted for nearly 1/3 of that amount – $31 trillion – and paid a record $921 billion in interests. Public debt in developing countries has grown twice as fast as in richer nations since 2010. Full report ▶️ ow.ly/OjG850WgRGZ

New study examines the systemic barriers holding women’s businesses back in the digital economy, calling for targeted measures to change course. It draws on the experiences of close to 100 members of the #eTradeforWomen global community, with a chapter on sub-Saharan Africa. ▶️ ow.ly/TOLP50WRMYF

Global trade is shifting. Are you watching? United Nations #Insights brings sharp, timely intelligence on global trade, the economy and development to your inbox. Stay informed. Stay ahead. ▶️ unctad.org/subscribe

Greenfield investment in the digital economy has nearly tripled since 2020 to $360 billion. Yet developing countries got just 30% — and 80% of that went to 10 mostly Asian economies. Full data story: ▶️ ow.ly/eP8P50WOb3V

The digital economy is booming, but investment is uneven. ▶️ Developing countries receive less than 1/3 of new projects, with 80% concentrated in just 10 economies. ▶️ Core digital infrastructure & least developed countries remain largely bypassed. 🔗 ow.ly/7HJn50WRLFL

🌱 Chinese enterprises are stepping up for sustainability. UNCTAD & UN Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS) joined the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business & Brands Committee to explore how voluntary sustainability standards can drive greener trade & stronger brands. 👇

Amid trade policy uncertainty, diversification cushions shocks. Firms with multiple markets redirect shipments, countries with broader bases offset downturns & trade agreements provide stability. China’s exports show the value of multiple markets. UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update: ▶️ ow.ly/eXzp50WP90G

🌍🔬 How can science, technology and innovation parks unlock entrepreneurship and drive industrial growth in developing countries? Two new @unctad.bsky.social technical notes provide fresh insights:

🌞 Many countries regulate imports of ozone-depleting substances. In India, such products require government approval. These non-tariff measures help uphold the Montreal Protocol & safeguard our future. 🔎 Explore 100,000+ other non-tariff measures from 150+ countries: ow.ly/F7tq50WR0ZT

Saudi Arabia’s next generation of entrepreneurs is building the future of fintech, smart logistics, and industrial innovation – with support from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Social Development Bank (SDB). Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/G0KV50WQF1y

The World Trade Policy Uncertainty Index hit record levels in early 2025. Firms scramble to stockpile, reroute or pay more—while small exporters and developing economies bear the heaviest burden. More in UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update: ▶️ ow.ly/qOAX50WP9EB

The GEN is at the #WRF25 plenary session 'Trading in Transition: Can Supply Security and Sustainability Coexist?' exploring how global trade systems for minerals and metals can reconcile supply security with sustainability. @tessforum.bsky.social @unctad.bsky.social

Highlighting how minerals are not just commodities but are instruments of power, Clovis Freire of @unctad.bsky.social shares that the solutions to supply security and sustainability must embed sustainable development & economic diversification.

Trade policy uncertainty is the new tariff — and volatility hits hardest those least able to absorb it. Diversifying markets, stronger agreements & clear policy signals can cut risks. Stability is key for growth & development. Explore UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update: ▶️ ow.ly/eXzp50WP90G